Electrician (Halifax)

About Us

Building and maintaining our provincial infrastructure is no small job.

The Building Services Group at the Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 2,400 buildings and infrastructure assets across a wide range of clients. We maintain and support various government buildings and other built assets, including museums, core buildings and office buildings supporting the work of government, correctional centres, and justice centres.

Without our Building Services staff’s proactive measures, equipment issues or failures could lead to an interruption of services provided. The Electricians are just one of our key team players who support the overall safety and efficiency of our provincial building infrastructure.

About Our Opportunity

As an Electrician, you will be inspecting, maintaining, repairing, renovating and/or installing electrical systems and related equipment in provincially owned and leased buildings serviced by the Department, under minimal supervision.

Primary Accountabilities

You will be responsible for:

• Electrical motors, distribution systems equipment, motor control centres;
• Lighting and controls, building automation; and
• Fire alarm, security, communication, and emergency power systems.

You have the important responsibility for ensuring that all work completed is in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code of Canada, National Fire Code of Canada and Department requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

You have High School completion plus a Nova Scotia Certificate of Qualification (Construction Electrician) or Red Seal Electrician.

Frequent travel is a component of this position; as such, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.

You have experience with communication systems, fire alarm systems, security systems, 0-750 V distribution and operational knowledge of 4160 V switch gear.

You demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of the following:

• Canadian Electrical Code, National Building Code of Canada, and National Fire Code of Canada;
• Occupational Health and Safety Act and General Regulation; and
• Current construction safety practices and procedures.

Your ability to work within financial constraints, along with reading and interpreting specifications and drawings are essential to your success in this role. Also essential to this position are strong public relations skills, planning and organizational skills as well as good verbal and written communications skills.

Safety training in the following are considered assets: First Aid certification and CPR, WHMIS, Scaffolding Safety, Fall Protection, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Confined Space Awareness. Communications Cabling Specialist Certificate. A good knowledge of government procurement policy and tendering procedures are also considered assets.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

This position has a combination of office and field work. Field work occurs in adverse weather conditions and normal hazards associated with construction sites and working with or near heavy equipment are present.

This position will require climbing, working at heights and/or working within confined spaces.

You must be able to work under adverse conditions in times of emergency and sometimes overtime may be required.

What We Offer

• Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
• Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
• Countless career paths